Joe Haden: A Fan's Midseason Wetdream

[Proudiddy]

I believe that was a title of an unreleased Shakespeare work.  Anyway, last year, we were all stoked when Gettleman swung a deal out of nowhere for much needed pass rush help in the form of (likely) future hall of famer, Jared Allen.  I just have to wonder if he works some more Gettlemagic (the good kind) today, with the target being Joe Haden?

I'm not sure how well that works scheme wise, as we predominantly run zone and Haden has long been regarded as a man corner.  Some guys can play both equally well, and then again, we could also make some adjustments scheme-wise to make it work.

Regardless, i know this isnt the NBA or MLB and the trade deadline isnt nearly as active as theirs, but that being said, I really hope we try to swing a deal for Haden.  That would go a long way in healing the wounds left from Norman's departure, and could set us in a great position for the rest of the season and moving forward.

[CRA]

I think the fact we were undefeated had a lot to do w/ Gettlemen pulling the trigger on Allen last year.

my gut says that since we are 2-5 we do nothing

[Catufb85]

This trade needs to happen. Makes too much sense. With the pass rush coming back to life this past week by adding Haden which we can afford for not only this year but years to come, this fills a huge hole that formed when letting Norman walk.  Haden, Bradberry, and Leonard at nickel would help the defense greatly. 

[MountainHeel66]

it would be a great way for Gettleman to show contrition for his dumb@$$ moves this offseason and half @$$ed attempt to cover them up. 

That being said, there is more to this than playing Madden GM and signing the guy. We would have to give up something that would likely piss off fans and, admittedly I haven't looked, i'd imagine he doesn't have a small contract.

[Dunn]

If we are to make a push now, picking up someone to help the worst part of our Defense would be a big step in the right direction.

[Proudiddy]

5 minutes ago, CRA said:

I think the fact we were undefeated had a lot to do w/ Gettlemen pulling the trigger on Allen last year.

my gut says that since we are 2-5 we do nothing

I think we stand pat as well, but i'm hoping for this trade if we do pull anything off...  i think just as our record last year influenced the allen deal, i think our talent dictates it still this season.  While our record isnt great as of now, our dominant performance Sunday reignited a lot of belief and excitement that this team is still capable of making a run.  Our core talent base is unparalled, so despite the record, i'd like to think Gettleman still approaches it as "we're all in," despite his offseason flubs.

[CRA]

Gettlemen might have upgraded from Walmart.....but a Joe Haden can't be found at Target either.

[top dawg]

18 minutes ago, CRA said:

I think the fact we were undefeated had a lot to do w/ Gettlemen pulling the trigger on Allen last year.

my gut says that since we are 2-5 we do nothing

I don't. This season ain't dead. Plus, the long term always has to be a consideration.

[Bartin]

Zero chance Gettleman trades for a guy on the contract we offered Josh Norman that is worse than Josh Norman.

Haden is not the same guy he was a couple years ago when he was one of the best in the NFL. He has regressed significantly.

[TarHeel69]

His current deal was 5 years/$67.5M.  Cap hit for this year is $13.4M.  Next year it is $14.4M?  I don't know as much as I should about trades, but would a restructure be in the works?  How could Carolina frame this trade to avoid the high cap hit, especially with a player that has shown so little this season (I understand he has a "supposed" groin injury).

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/joe-haden-6516/

[CRA]

speaking of the Browns....

the more I watch Barney play in Cleveland the more I wonder why we let him go.

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[TheRumGone]

Rather have a pass rusher 

[RealBitsOfPanther]

I just don't see it happening. G-Man's going to roll with the roster we got. 

[Toolbox]

The answer is already on the roster, duh.